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Post by Daniella on Nov 16, 2006 23:31:45 GMT
Physiotherapists help and treat people of all ages with physical problems caused by illness, accident or ageing. Physiotherapy is a healthcare profession which sees human movement as central to the health and well-being of individuals. Physiotherapists identify and maximise movement potential through health promotion, preventive healthcare, treatment and rehabilitation. The core skills used by physiotherapists include manual therapy, therapeutic exercise and the application of electro-physical modalities. Physiotherapists also have an appreciation of psychological, cultural and social factors which influence their clients. The following are just a few of the areas Physiotherapists work: - Outpatients
- Intensive care
- Womens health
- Care of the elderly
- Stroke patients
- Orthopaedics
- Mental illness
- Learning difficulties
- Occupational health
- Terminally ill
- Paediatrics
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